[NEW ARMCHAIR URBANIST] Elfreth's Alley and the NIMBYs that blocked its new park (Patreon)

America's Oldest Neighborhood is Problematic

Visit https://partner.ekster.com/alanthefisher and use the code *URBANIST* at checkout to enjoy up to 55% off items in the store! Elfreth's Alley is an interesting tourist spot in Philly, but also a frustrating location with nimby's blocking a new park leaving them with an empty lot. The Armchair Urbanist Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhycIWhOLttikNg2Z1aJvGPoqijpGs9qh My Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VLdvwf4NKDkCYAiB0NAhw Posters and other Merch here: https://armchair-urbanist-2.creator-spring.com/ My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alanthefisher All Social Media found here: https://linktr.ee/alanthefisher *Wanna send a Package?* PO Box 38619 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:31 What is Elfreth's Alley? 1:34 Wallet ad 2:19 The Problems with Elfreth's Alley 3:54 "Historic Preservation" 5:47 Another Example in Philly 6:47 My Other Favorite Street 7:26 Outro